BA Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation, an undergraduate degree focused on the theory and practice of animated media. The course includes an optional foundation year. Students have the opportunity to create their own film by the end of the degree. The first year covers conceptual understanding, foundational stop-frame puppetry, and visual research through Contextual Studies in Animation, Introduction to Animation, Introduction to Model Making, and Skill Development and Software Training. The second year expands into specialized techniques with Focus Studies, Animation Practice, Animation Production and VFX, and Advanced Model Making, focusing on 2D and 3D methods, visual effects, and advanced sculpting. The final year consolidates professional preparation through Research and Preproduction, Honours Project and Promotion, and Animated TV Series, culminating in a major individual project and portfolio development.
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Entry requirements
96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration - you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office advising how this should be provided.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 52%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 63%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contextual Studies in Animation
- Introduction to Animation
- Introduction to Model Making
- Skill Development and Software Training
- Focus Studies
- Animation Practice
- Animation Production and VFX
- Advanced Model Making
- Research and Preproduction
- Honours Project and Promotion
- Animated TV Series
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Animation at University of Lancashire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation at University of Lancashire?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Animation at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Animation at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.